Colm Lynch O'Sullivan- Ballaghmore, Laois / Roscrea, Tipperary
Colm passed tragically on the 26th of June, 2025. Pre-deceased by his sister Grace.
Dearly loved son of Olive and Con. Sadly missed by his brothers Brendan and Tómas, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, niece, extended family and all his friends. Rest in Peace.
Reposing in Tierney's Funeral Home, Roscrea (E53NY70) on Sunday evening from 4.00pm to 7.00pm. Removal from his residence Cloncourse on Monday morning at 10.30am arriving in St. Molua's Church, Ballaghmore (R32RC53) for Funeral Mass at 11.00am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
Funeral Mass can be viewed on: link to follow.
Michael Burke- Mountmellick
Michael Burke, Derryguile, Mountmellick, Co. Laois.
Michael passed away peacefully on the 26th of June in his 91st year surrounded by his loving family in the wonderful care of the staff at Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore. Predeceased by his parents Michael and Sarah and his sister Mai.
Deeply regretted by his dearly devoted wife Kathleen, his sons Michael, Seamus, Ray and Colm. Daughters in law, Evelyn, Mary-Jane, and Colette. His grandchildren, Jason, Fiona, Kevin, Ciara, Aoife, Eimear, Lucy-Jane, Sarah and Fionn. His great grandchildren Ellie-Rose and Bonnie, his wider family and his wonderful neighbours and friends. “May Michael Rest in Peace”.
Michael will be reposing at his son Seamus’s residence in Derryguile (R32R2Y4) on Saturday and Sunday from 3pm. Recital of The Rosary at 8pm on both evenings. Family time on Monday morning.
Funeral arriving to St. Joseph’s Church Mountmellick for Requiem Mass on Monday morning at 11am via Smiths Corner. Burial after in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations if desired to the ‘Friends of the Hospital, Tullamore’ House private on Friday.
Funeral Mass can be viewed live on the parish webcam. https://www.mountmellickparish.ie/web-cam/
Sheila Bennett (née Byrne)- Coolrain
John Phelan - Pallas Big, Ballyfin
The death has occurred of John Phelan SC (Senior Counsel), Pallas Big , Ballyfin and late of Inchanuisge, Killanure on June 25 peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Son of the late John and Julia Phelan Ballyfin. Predeceased by his sister Nóra Wall and her husband William. Deeply regretted by his loving wife Jeri (Ward). Loving father to Rachel and Jack.
Cherished grandfather to Dáire, Ceoladh, and Fíadha. Deeply regretted by his loving family, son-in-law Frank, daughter-in-law Erin, his niece Julie-Ann and her husband Jean Marie. Also missed by Rachel and Jack's mother Joan. Mourned by all his friends and colleagues in the Law Library.
Reposing at his home on Friday evening from 5 pm until 8 pm. Removal on Saturday to arrive at St Fintan's Church, Ballyfin for 11 am requiem mass. Interment will follow in the adjoining churchyard.
Martin (Murt) Murphy- Durrow
The death has occurred of Martin (Murt) Murphy Tinweir, Durrow, Co. Laois.
Martin passed away peacefully in his 87th year, after a brief illness, in the excellent care of the staff of the Regional Hospital. Tullamore. Predeceased by his parents, Martin and Annie. Brothers Paddy & Dan, Sisters Therese & Jule (Sr Patricia). Deeply regretted by his loving wife, Margaret, dearly loved Father to John, Sheila, Declan and Brendan. Son in law, Kevin Daughters in law Orowan and Ana. Cherished Grandfather to Layla, Michael, Sophie & Rosa. Brother Jack ,Sister Mai and Sister in law Helen.
Reposing at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Durrow, from 4 - 7 pm Thursday 26th June 2025 concluding with prayers at 7 pm. Requiem Mass on Friday 27th June 2025 at 11 am. Burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.
